Welcome to hockenworks! I’m Brian Hockenmaier and this site is full of things I work and write on. That includes game development, AI, VR, DIY, Home Automation, 3D printing, Money, Happiness, the Singularity, and more. I hope you find something interesting here.
I use AI to code, but never to write: there will never be AI written content on this site.
This site is also a video game. Play around and discover it yourself or learn how to play here
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Raspberry Pi Control Panel is a hardware project I designed in 2016 to manage home automation systems. The project involved designing a custom 3D-printed case for a Raspberry Pi microcomputer with a touchscreen interface.
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January 1, 2016 · 3 minutes · Read more →
This game is based off of a similar card game called “No Thanks!” but expands the number of players to 8.
January 19, 2015 · 2 minutes · Read more →
This is a working 3D-printed egg slicer! Why buy it when you can print it?
Both parts are printable without support and minimal bridging.
You can download the model for free on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:440150
August 24, 2014 · 2 minutes · Read more →
This switch closes a circuit when a strong magnetic field is nearby. The magnet used in the video is a rare earth magnet which is stronger than your typical refrigerator magnet.
Thingiverse Download: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:190218
November 25, 2013 · 1 minute · Read more →
Editor’s note from 2025:
This was my most-downloaded original 3D print, and my first design to be featured on the homepage. I’ve redesigned and re-released these coasters! Check out the 10 year anniversary edition.
If you like retro video games and also drinking things, you’re in luck! This full set of 8 unique video game coasters comes with themed coaster holders for sets of either 4 or 8! Print them for your living room! Print them for your friends! I hope these characters remind you of some of your favorite series.
Also find an awesome customizable version by ahtly here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:139754
July 9, 2013 · 1 minute · Read more →
I 3D Modeled and printed my apartment building’s key with the Makergear M2. I won’t be posting the model because it IS in fact a key to my apartment. Thanks for watching!
May 13, 2013 · 1 minute · Read more →
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